Medication History Specialist — Patient Safety Focus

Pennsylvania Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Medication History Specialist to obtain and document accurate medication histories for admitted patients under pharmacist supervision. You will interview patients and caregivers, verify with external sources, and enter reconciled lists into the EHR.

Collaboration with pharmacists, providers, and nursing staff is essential. Responsibilities include documenting med histories, reconciling data from multiple sources, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while delivering empathetic,

Qualifications

• CPhT certification preferred; hospital/healthcare setting experience valued.
• High school diploma or GED required; previous pharmacy experience advantageous.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills with HIPAA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured interviews to obtain comprehensive medication histories.
• Document medications, doses, routes, frequencies, and last doses in the EHR.
• Verify and reconcile information from pharmacies and prior records.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate safety concerns to pharmacists.
• Collaborate with clinicians to support accurate admission medication reconciliation.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and professional patient interactions.
• Restock automated dispensing machines and manage routine tasks.

Skills

Interviewing

Communication

Attention to detail

HIPAA awareness

EHR proficiency

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CPhT-Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Penn Medicine seeks a Medication History Specialist to obtain and document accurate medication histories for admitted patients under pharmacist supervision. You will interview patients and caregivers, verify with external sources, and enter reconciled lists into the EHR.

Collaboration with pharmacists, providers, and nursing staff is essential. Responsibilities include documenting med histories, reconciling data from multiple sources, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while delivering empathetic,